Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ford, MPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1053364687
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3502 S 12Th St, Suite B
Tacoma, WA 984052279
(253) 564-2220
fax (253) 564-2221

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 25, 2020
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #PT00006703
Medicaid
WA #7106180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053364687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,608
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$116,600
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 2,226 149 $20
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 1,253 113 $30
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 849 115 $25
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 215 68 $28
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 65 62 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 49 peers in Tacoma Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 366. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Ford's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ford practices Physical Therapist in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ford practice?
Dr. Christopher Ford practices at 3502 S 12Th St, Tacoma, WA 984052279. Office phone: 2535642220.
What is Dr. Christopher Ford's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053364687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.